Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Rapid Micro Biosystems's Beta is 0.8353.
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Rapid Micro Biosystems's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Rapid Micro Biosystems Beta vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Rapid Micro Biosystems's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rapid Micro Biosystems's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
Rapid Micro Biosystems (RPID) has a Beta of 0.8353 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Rapid Micro Biosystems and its competitors.
Is Rapid Micro Biosystems' Beta too high?
Rapid Micro Biosystems' current Beta is 0.8353. Overall, Rapid Micro Biosystems has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rapid Micro Biosystems' Beta compare to ZOMDF and STIM?
Rapid Micro Biosystems' Beta of 0.8353 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beta depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Rapid Micro Biosystems and its competitors. Rapid Micro Biosystems's current Beta is 0.8353. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rapid Micro Biosystems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rapid Micro Biosystems (RPID) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.88, compared to a current price of $1.69 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.8353. Rapid Micro Biosystems' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rapid Micro Biosystems (RPID), the current Beta is 0.8353 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Rapid Micro Biosystems (RPID) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rapid Micro Biosystems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.69 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.88.
GuruFocus considers Rapid Micro Biosystems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RPID:
Beta: 0.8353
GF Value™: $1.88 vs. price of $1.69 (10.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RPID stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rapid Micro Biosystems Inc is a life sciences technology company. Its technology uses a sensitive camera and the natural autofluorescence of living cells to identify and quantify microbial growth faster and more accurately than the traditional method, which relies on the human eye. The company develops, manufactures, markets, and sells Growth Direct systems (Systems), proprietary consumables, laboratory information management system (LIMS) connection, and other software and services to address rapid microbial analysis used for quality control in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and personal care products. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Switzerland, Germany, Japan, and all other countries.
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